Native Dish: Colombian Paisa Arepas - NYC Immigrant Cuisine: Esneider Arevalo

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour adds protein and nutrients.

Mix corn flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into discs.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.

Place the discs in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the arepas and keep warm.

In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then remove and drain.

In the same skillet, scramble eggs until set, about 3-4 minutes.

Assemble the arepas by slicing them open and adding cheese, bacon, scrambled eggs, and green onions.

Top with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream.

Garnish with cilantro and diced tomatoes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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